LEARN TO SEW 1

Two women sewing at a table in a craft room with a wall of sewing supplies, including thread spools, scissors, and rulers.
Headbands that students just made in Learn to Sew 1. This is the first project we teach students to sew. Colours are pink with starbusts (Tula Pink fabric) and black and white check, a mustard and black pattern, another Tula Pink Tent Stripe with tur
Childrens decorative pillows with colorful patterns and animal prints on red couch in sunlit room.
Drawstring Bags that students just learned to sew. Fabrics are shades of yellow, and green, florals and vintage inspired prints.
Several sheets of paper with drawings and notes related to electrical engineering practice, including a phase pivot, curve, sample, and finish, along with a smiling face and a box with a happy face, with markers in red, black, gray, blue, purple, and
Group of six diverse people sitting on a couch in a cozy room with wooden walls, smiling, with framed art and decorations on the wall behind them.
Four colorful fabric drawstring bags hanging from gold hooks on a wooden wall, with pillows and other items nearby.
Two students smiling, showing off the throw pillows they just made in a leopard and jungle print fabric and a Tula Pink Tent Stripe fabric.

Sewing is magical, empowering, & rewarding!

After 13 years of teaching beginners, we still get SEW excited to welcome new people into the fold. (And we’ve figured out exactly what works for fun, learning, and walking away with something cool).

Whether you’re completely un-crafty and want to try something totally different, or you know you like sewing and you want a solid foundation, this is the course to get you started.

We keep the classes small so everyone gets attention, plus we get to know one another and cheer each other on!

You’ll learn the basics of fabric, tools, machine operation and make 3 projects:

  • Knotted Headband

  • Pillow

  • Drawstring bag

After this, the sewing world is your oyster! This class will help prepare you for clothing, quilts, lingerie, bags, etc.!

Learn how to:

  • Identify different fabric types + why that’s important

  • Thread + operate sewing machine

  • Mark + cut fabric

  • Doublefold hem

  • Finish a raw edge w/ zigzag

  • Fix a mistake

  • Encase elastic

  • Turn a perfectly pointy corner

  • Insert a drawstring

Skill Level: TOTAL BEGINNERS WELCOME!! No experience necessary, but if you know a little and want to solidify foundational skills, this is also the class for you.

Class Size: 6 people

How Long: always 8 hours total, split into 2, 3, or 4 classes.

Bring: Nothing! We provide all materials and use of machine + tools. Maybe some reading glasses if you have them.

Where: The Neon Needle Studio @ Bloor + Christie (647A Bloor Street West)

Cost: $400 + HST Includes ALL materials & pillow insert

PRICING UPDATE

To continue offering small class sizes, high-quality instruction, and all the little extras that make The Neon Needle special, our class prices will be increasing on September 1.

Any classes booked before September 1 will receive current pricing, even if the class takes place after September 1.

UPCOMING DATES:

WEEKEND INTENSIVE August 22-23 @ 10-2:30pm SOLD OUT

Tuesdays, September 8, 25, 22, 29 @ 8:15-10:15pm

Wednesdays, September 9, 16, 23, 30 @ 8:15-10:15pm

Thursdays, September 10, 17, 24, Oct 1 @ 6-8pm

Fridays, September 11, 18, 25, Oct 2 @ 3-5pm

Sundays, September 13, 20, 27 @ 10-1pm

Think you might miss a class?
Check out out Studio Policies to learn more.

Interested in a private workshop?

Private workshops are available for groups of 2 or more.

Get in touch and we will book your group in.